American Public Gardens Association

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  • Arts & Culture
  • Community
  • Employment

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100 West 10th StreetSuite 614Wilmington, DE 19801 United States
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Mission Statement

APGA Mission Statement
AABGA (APGA) serves and strengthens public gardens throughout North America by supporting and promoting their work, value and achievements in horticultural display, education, research and plant conservation.

APGA Vision
With AABGA's (APGA's) leadership and advocacy, public gardens will become vital to people's appreciation and understanding of the irreplaceable value of plants.

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Founded in 1940 as the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA), the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) adopted a new name in 2006. Over the last six decades, the APGA has emerged as the premiere association for public gardens in North America. Today, APGA's 500 member institutions are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and seven other countries. The Association's individual members live in every state, the District of Columbia, Canada, and 24 other countries.

The APGA is committed to increasing the knowledge of public garden professionals throughout North America through information sharing, professional development, networking, public awareness, and research so they have the tools to effectively serve visitors and members.

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